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Record-Breaking Dry 19 Months for Antigua
Dale C. S. Destin | The past 19 months is the driest such period on record for Antigua, dating back to at least 1928. Since the deluge of November 2020, December 2020 to June 2022 has yielded only a meagre 983.5 mm (38.72 in), for the island-average rainfall. This broke the record set for a…
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Little Pond, Big Pond; Country Ponds
As the hurricane season, still in its early stages, slowly brings rain to Antigua and Barbuda, the cleaning of Little Country Pond should be considered a move in the right direction to reduce the effects of disasters like floods. The pond is aesthetically pleasing in the eyes of many, environmentally friendly to mother nature and…
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Photos: Little Country Pond
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One COVID-19 Related Death and Eight New Cases Recorded
(Dashboard Update for July 16, 2022) The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment revealed eight (8) new COVID-19 cases in Antigua and Barbuda as of Wednesday 13th July, 2022 at 6pm. Four (4) cases were recorded on July 12th and four (4) on July 13th. One hundred and…
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Marine Bulletin: Small Craft Warning
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageSmall Craft Warning – Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services6:40 PM Friday 15 July 2022 A Small Craft Warning is in effect for Antigua and Barbuda. Locations to be affected: Especially open Atlantic waters. Timing: Midnight tonight until 2 am Sunday. Synopsis: Fresh to strong and gusty winds are expected to cause…
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Antigua and Barbuda’s Carnival 2022 Will Focus On Road Safety Public Awareness
PRESS RELEASE Date: Thursday 14th July, 2022 St. Johns Antigua and Barbuda – The Ministry of Works through the Project Implementation Management Unit and the Ministry of Creative Industries and Innovation are teaming up with the private sector in Antigua and Barbuda to launch a campaign aimed at increasing road safety awareness. The initiative forms…
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Birth Defects in Antigua and Barbuda May be Linked to the Use of Pesticides
𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐭 The Cabinet invited the Director of the Institute of Applied Science and Research, to address the issue of pesticide use around Antigua and Barbuda. In cases of infants born in Antigua and Barbuda with malformed organs and retardation, it is likely the result of ingestion of mother’s milk that may contain remnants…
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Wanted Bulletin: Villa Man Wanted By Police
The police are making an appeal for Shajah Joyce of Villa to surrender himself at any police station immediately. Joyce is sought for questioning in connection with an alleged wounding incident at Fort Road around 2:15 am on Thursday, July 2022. Anyone with information as to his whereabouts may contact the Criminal Investigations Department at…
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Two Suspected Monkeypox Cases Test Negative for the Viral Infection
ABS TELEVISION – Health Minister Sir Molwyn Joseph says there are no confirmed cases of monkeypox virus in Antigua and Barbuda. He told ABS TV in an exclusive interview two individuals suspected of having the viral infection have since tested negative. He said the samples were sent to the Caribbean Public Health Agency as part…
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About Monkeypox; Things You Should Know
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus is part of the same family of viruses as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox. Monkeypox symptoms are similar to smallpox symptoms, but milder, and monkeypox is rarely fatal. Monkeypox is not…
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Product Recall: Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Ice Cream
PRESS RELEASE: Voluntary Product Recall: Häagen-Dazs Vanilla ice cream ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA: The Prices and Consumer Affairs Division advises consumers of a product recall on HäagenDazs Vanilla ice cream due to chemical contamination. The recall is due to the presence of trace amounts of the chemical ethylene oxide found in this flavour of the ice…
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Traffic Management Notice: Traffic Management for the Week Beginning Monday 11th July 2022
Works: Construction Works by C.O. Williams on Valley Road North and on Sir Sydney Walling Highway. Ongoing works associated with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda Second Road Infrastructure Rehabilitation project will result in: road closures, slow-moving traffic as well as single lane traffic on sections of Valley Road North (VRN), along sections of Sir…
